Trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange concluded positively on Wednesday, October 18, with both major indices closing higher and the S&P SL20 reaching an unprecedented […]
Category: Top Stories
The most important and widely read stories of the day, selected for their relevance, impact, and public interest.
Microsoft Commits $50 Billion to Enhance AI Development in the Global South
Microsoft announced on Wednesday its plan to invest $50 billion by the end of the decade to expand artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives across countries in […]
Belluna Lanka and Sanken Overseas Unveil Project Granbell Ella, Elevating Hospitality Investment in Sri Lanka’s Uva Province
Belluna Lanka Pvt Ltd., the South Asian branch of Belluna Co. Ltd., Japan, has partnered with Sanken Overseas (Private) Limited to officially launch Project Granbell […]
IMF Chief Applauds Sri Lanka’s Remarkable Economic Recovery Journey
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), acknowledged Sri Lanka’s “tremendous progress” since its recent economic crisis. She emphasized that sustaining reforms […]
EDB Hosts Matara Networking Forum to Boost Southern Province Exports on February 24
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is organizing the Southern Province Regional Exporters’ Networking Forum, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, […]
IMF Chief Hails Sri Lanka’s Economic Turnaround as a “Success Story” After Key CBSL Meeting
Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on February 17, 2026, during her trip […]
Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake Takes the Helm as Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake officially took office as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority on February 17, 2026. This marks his third tenure as […]
IMF Chief Georgieva Praises Sri Lanka’s Significant Progress
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, praised Sri Lanka’s progress following a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. In a […]
Sri Lanka Airports Achieve Record with Over One Million Passenger Movements
Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd (AASL) achieved a significant milestone in January 2026 by facilitating a record-breaking 1,045,097 passenger movements through Sri […]
Revised Colombo Port City Act Enhances Business Accessibility
The 2026 amendments to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) Act represent a significant transformation in Sri Lanka’s economic framework. By aligning national policies […]
Committee Approves New Microfinance Bill Mandating Licenses for Money Lending Businesses
The Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill has been reviewed and approved by the Committee on Public Finance. This decision was made during a meeting […]
Sri Lanka and Japan Forge Strategic Economic Partnership
The Sri Lanka–Japan Intergovernmental Economic Policy Dialogue was held successfully on the 16th at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development auditorium, marking a […]
Sri Lanka Hosts Almost 35,000 Tourists During T20 World Cup Festivities
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has released statistics showing that 159,339 foreign tourists visited the country during the first half of February 2026. […]
President to Attend AI Impact Summit 2026 in India Today
At the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to depart for India this afternoon to attend the […]
EDB, Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh, and SFDA Host Insightful Webinar on Saudi Export Registration Procedures
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in partnership with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), […]
IMF Chief Visits Gampola to Evaluate Cyclone Ditwah Damage Today
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, along with a delegation, arrived in the country to assess the damage inflicted by […]
UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy Set to Visit Sri Lanka Today
The Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Lammy, is set to arrive in Sri Lanka today, October 17. This visit aims to reaffirm […]
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva Visits Sri Lanka to Discuss Economic Strategies
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has recently arrived in Sri Lanka. Her visit is scheduled from February 16 to […]